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Published on 26/03/2026 – 16:30 GMT+1•Updated 16:31 US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Washington’s military operations against Iran are “extremely” ahead of schedule, citing an original timeframe of four to six weeks for the war that began nearly a month ago. “We estimated it would take approximately four to six weeks to achieve our mission. Twenty-six days in we’re extremely, really, a lot ahead of schedule,” Trump told his first cabinet meeting since the war started on 28 February. Trump also said he wanted to “set the record straight” that he isn’t the one pushing for a deal…
Published on 26/03/2026 – 15:39 GMT+1 The Croatian robotaxi startup Verne is teaming up with ride-hailing giant Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai to launch a European robotaxi service, starting in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. Pony.ai will supply the autonomous driving system, Verne will be the fleet owner and service operator, and Uber will lend its global ride-hailing network alongside Verne’s own platform. The move comes as Chinese self-driving technology companies are ramping up their presence in Europe as they face restrictions in the US market. Pony.ai last year partnered with Estonian ride-hailing app Bolt to bring autonomous vehicles…
Flight cancellations and travel alerts as a result of the US-Israel attack on Iran have severely hurt the tourism industry in the Middle East, but the effects of the conflict aren’t limited to the region. Asian economies are among the worst affected by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with countries including India, China, Japan and others across southeast Asia heavily reliant on imported oil that passes through the narrow waterway. Now, some popular tourist destinations are enacting measures to limit fuel consumption in their nations. Here’s what you need to know. Fuel purchase limits in Sri Lanka – but…
Nach den Landtagswahlen im Südwesten läuft die Uhr für die Bundesregierung gnadenlos ab. Bis zum Sommer muss die Koalition liefern, sonst droht der Reformstau die gesamte Legislaturperiode zu lähmen. Joanna Lehner und Jürgen Klöckner analysieren, wie viel „Agenda“ wirklich in Lars Klingbeils neuen Tönen steckt. Im Policy Talk: Peter Adrian, Präsident der Deutschen Industrie- und Handelskammer (DIHK). Er findet deutliche Worte für die Lage der Nation: Die Geduld der Unternehmer ist am Ende. Adrian fordert disruptive Schritte, insbesondere bei den Energiekosten und der Unternehmenssteuer. Off the Record geht es über den Atlantik: Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche hat auf einer Energiemesse in…
France bid farewell to former prime minister Lionel Jospin on Thursday, with President Emmanuel Macron leading a national tribute to the influential left‑wing statesman credited with major welfare reforms. Jospin, who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples when he was head of government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday aged 88. The ceremony took place at the historic Les Invalides national monument, the resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte, in the presence of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, top politicians, and other high-profile guests. Jospin’s widow, the philosopher Sylviane Agacinsky, was also in attendance. Members of…
Part of Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Together initiative, the event brought together first spouses, diplomats and executives from major technology firms, and featured Figure 03, a US-made humanoid robot. Addressing representatives from more than 40 countries, she said governments should build partnerships, support digital learning and prepare young people for a fast-changing world. Among those attending were Olena Zelenska, Brigitte Macron and Sara Netanyahu. Discussions focused on four areas: AI in education, education‑technology tools, digital literacy and online safety. The coalition was first launched during the UN General Assembly in September 2025, with the stated aim of helping children…
Yields on government debt across European countries and the United States have been rising since the start of the Iran war. Investors are demanding higher yields as confidence in the global economy has cratered due to the severe negative impact of the conflict on energy markets, supply chains and Middle Eastern infrastructure. The 2-year notes, sensitive to near-term rate expectations, have risen faster than their 10-year counterparts in a classic bear-flattening move, while longer-dated yields reflect worries over the economic drag caused by more expensive energy. Speaking to Euronews, BCA Research’s Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Robert Timper, explained that “the…
Published on 26/03/2026 – 14:51 GMT+1 The European Commission has found the adult sites Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos fail to protect minors from pornographic content and might have breached European law. Users of the websites rely on “a simple click” to confirm whether they are over 18, which the Commission said on Thursday is not an effective way to protect children from pornographic content. Other measures, such as blurred pages or restricted labels, were also deemed insufficient. Euronews Next reached out to the platforms but did not receive an immediate reply. The Commission launched its investigation last May under…
Published on 26/03/2026 – 14:27 GMT+1 Explore Journeys has announced that it will be cancelling its Middle Eastern cruises for the winter 2026-2027 season due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The Explora II, which was previously scheduled to sail in the Gulf, will now be sailing only in the Mediterranean this winter from November 2026 to March 2027. “This decision has been taken well in advance, following careful consideration and reflecting Explora Journeys’ commitment to providing guests and travel advisors with clarity and confidence as they plan their future Journeys,” the company said in a notice sent to…
The intervention raises the stakes in a dispute that has been building since the Biennale Foundation confirmed earlier this month that Russia would return for the first time since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The decision has already drawn condemnation from more than 20 European governments and prompted warnings from the European Commission that it could review — and potentially withdraw — funding for the event. Now, MEPs are pushing for concrete measures. They argue that EU funds — amounting to roughly €2 million over three years — should not “directly or indirectly” support a platform that could…